1982 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 4,754 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1982 Lamborghini Countach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (411 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1982 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1982 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Lamborghini Countach | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Countach | 300 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4754 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2940 mm |